Bryan J. Beemer

Bryan Joe Beemer, 60, died unexpectedly October 25, 2022 at home. He was born November 21, 1961 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Gerald L. and Janice J. (Rynor) Beemer.

Bryan graduated from Bedford Community High School in 1980 where he was active in FFA and 4-H. Following graduation, he worked different jobs before joining the Airforce. Bryan was stationed in Colorado and New Hampshire. After leaving the Airforce, he worked various manufacturing jobs. He received his Associates Degree in Information Technology Systems Networking from Southwest Community College in May 2016, graduating with honors.

Bryan married Tamera Larson December 27, 1987. Together, they had 2 children, Heather Rose and Holly Rose. They later divorced in 1997.

He enjoyed Astronomy, attending Science Center star gazing events and tracking the international space station. He spent many hours honing his bush craft skills. Tackling different fire-starting methods that included making necessary tools. Tracking animals, hunting and foraging. He enjoyed working on computers and tinkering with electronics.

Bryan was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Simmie Beemer and Mary (Smith) Beemer and maternal grandparents Claire Rynor and Esther (Porter) Rynor. Aunts: Beth Beemer, Betty (Beemer) Boyer, Vivian “Nina” (Longfellow) Beemer, Joyce (Beemer) Ridnour, Beverly (Barnett) Beemer; Uncles: Marvin “Wig” Boyer, Ralph Ridnour, Virgil “Joe” Beemer, Dean Beemer, Bryce “Spike” Beemer, Dale Beemer, Lloyd Schofield, Lyle Miller, David Apel, Max Rynor, Robert Gould, Gordon Sturm, William Fleming.

Surviving Bryan are his loving partner Robin Kadner, Daughters Heather Beemer and Holly Beemer, Parents Jerry and Jean (Rynor) Beemer sisters Kimberly Beemer and Joann Beemer-Borromei (Jason) and nephew Cruz Borromei. Aunts: Betty Jean (Freemyer) Beemer, Zonette (Perdew) Beemer, Mary Lou (Beemer) Schofield, Alice (Beemer) Miller, Sylvia “Sally” (Beemer) Hensley, Linda (Henry) Beemer, Beverly (Rynor) Apel, Connie (Rynor) Gould, Carren (Rynor) Sturm, Judy (Rynor) Fleming, Margie (Garrett) Rynor. Uncles: H Gary Hensley, Simmie “Tim” Beemer, Larry Rynor. Also left to cherish Bryan’s memory is a multitude of cousins and friends.

A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church Faith Chapel, 7384 NW 16th Street, Ankeny, IA.

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